In the scorching heat of Tokyo, it's the unveiling of Jun Takahashi's new creative expression. Some things can only be seen in darkness, disappearing in brightness. The exhibition features around 30 pieces, centered around the first-ever public presentation of the 'Portrait Series' in oil paintings, as well as sculptural works in bronze. These works now seem to outline the artist's beautifully closed-off worldview.

The subjects of his paintings, blurred as they appeared, were adorned with silk curtains on the frames themselves, and his latest series portrayed individuals who were either deliberately blurry or depicted the inner stories of the subjects. His oil paintings evolved into what became known as 'eyeless portraits,' unseen by anyone else. Having discovered fragments of his own aesthetic sensibility within the oil paintings, Takahashi continued to depict individuals who had influenced him. It contained an 'eccentric beauty' he had consistently pursued throughout his career, which couldn't be felt in things that were perfect or complete. However, after repeatedly experimenting with harmony, he finally arrived at this work. Originally just a hobby, these oil paintings were never meant for public presentation. He decided to redraw the eyes of the portrait, obscuring them, and upon revisiting the portrait later, he grasped the 'something' he wasn't satisfied with. While he felt a sense of accomplishment in the finished piece, he was unsatisfied. Amidst this, he started working on a portrait of his admired musician. Paradoxically, he began to feel a sense of dissatisfaction. Through repeated practice, his skills steadily improved, and his accuracy in depicting the motifs increased. The main subjects of these paintings are portraits of musicians and actors who have had a significant impact on his life. Amidst his extremely busy work, he continued to paint on his own through self-study, becoming captivated by the freedom of expression that allowed him to choose motifs and complete the paintings by himself. The main focus of this exhibition is the oil paintings created by Jun Takahashi, founder of Undercover since 2013. Gallery Target is pleased to announce 'They Can See More Than You Can See,' a solo exhibition by Jun Takahashi starting August 19.

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